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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1651-1659
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Pas-, Pass-gilt, -guilt, n. [Pas v. 11; Gilt n.3: cf. e.m.Du. pasgeld (1582), MLG. pasgelt, small change.] Money acceptable as currency. — 1651 Elgin Rec. II. 278.
Walter Hay brought in of light money … tuantie fyue schilling aught pennies copper money that is not pasgilt. The good money weyghes four wnce tua drop 1657 Ib. I. 300.
Money not pasguilt. The officers … to advertise the inhabitants not to receive this newe brought in base couper coyne a1659 W. Guthrie Christians Gt. Interest 169.
His prayers [etc.] … are not pass-gilt before God, since they came note from a right principle in his heart
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